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The first day of the 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh was significantly disrupted by rain, resulting in early stumps with Bangladesh finishing at 107/3 in 35 overs. The much-anticipated match in Kanpur saw only nine overs of play after the lunch break before inclement weather forced the players off the field.

Weather Disruptions

Heavy rains played a spoilsport, causing a considerable delay. An hour before the match started, the toss was postponed due to wet outfield conditions, a remnant of the torrential rain that fell throughout the night. After India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first, hopes for a full day of cricket were quickly dashed.

Morning Session Highlights

In the first session, Bangladesh lost two early wickets as pacer Akash Deep made a strong impression, claiming two wickets within the first hour. He dismissed opener Zakir Hasan for a duck with his very first delivery, sending shockwaves through the Bangladesh camp. However, the Bangladeshi batsmen managed to stabilize their innings with a resilient partnership between captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque, who put on 51 runs together.

As the session progressed, India’s bowling attack showcased their skills, with Jasprit Bumrah starting off with a hat-trick of maidens. The Indian bowlers maintained pressure, but the partnership between Shanto and Mominul helped Bangladesh reach 74/2 at lunch.

Afternoon Session and Early Stumps

The post-lunch session began with high hopes, but light rain soon interrupted play. After just nine overs, with the score at 107/3, umpires called the players off due to poor light. Mominul Haque was batting on 40 off 81 deliveries, while Mushfiqur Rahim contributed a cautious six runs from 13 balls.

Ravichandran Ashwin made a crucial breakthrough by dismissing Najmul Hossain Shanto early in the session, which seemed to revive India’s spirits momentarily. However, the relentless rain returned shortly thereafter, leading to the early conclusion of the day's play.

Looking Ahead

Despite the interruptions, the first day of the Test underscored the challenges posed by the weather in Kanpur. Both teams will be eager to return to the field, and with India having won the first Test by commanding 280 runs, they will be looking to assert their dominance once again.

The focus will now shift to the players' adaptability and resilience as they prepare for a potentially action-packed Day 2, provided the weather allows it. With the series on the line, every session will be crucial for both teams moving forward.